Family Violence Unit
Are You in an Abusive Relationship?
Does the person you love ...
- "Track" all of your time?
- Constantly accuse you of being unfaithful?
- Discourage your relationships with family and friends?
- Criticize you for little things?
- Anger easily?
- Control all finances and force you to account for what you spend?
- Humiliate you in front of others? Make comments about your body, clothing or hairstyle?
- Destroy personal property or sentimental items?
- Threaten to hurt you or your children?
No One Deserves to be Abused
Help is available. Take the first step to change your life by calling the Baltimore
and Carroll Counties Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence 24 Hour Hotline - 410-828-6390. A trained Hotline Worker can explain what services, such as crisis intervention, referral and support and are available to help you break this cycle of violence.
Do you need a Court Advocate?
Call the BCoDSS Family Violence Unit at 410-853-3030. This unit is a criminal justice program within the department.
Free Legal Advice-Protection Order
For Free Legal Advice-Protection Order Advocacy and Representation Project (POARP) call the Baltimore County Circuit Courthouse 410-887-3162.
Other Resource Information
Domestic Violence Treatment Flowchart (PDF) - (If printing, you must use 8 1/2" x 14" paper)
Victims of Family Violence - Check out the BCoPD page on DV, including Frequently Asked Questions.
Additional Area Resources - The Baltimore County Library Resource Page lists programs that may help you if you are in a DV situation.
Revised April 17, 2012
